Definition of SUNSCREEN

sunscreen

Meanings

Plural: sunscreens

Noun

  • a cream spread on the skin; contains a chemical (as PABA) to filter out ultraviolet light and so protect from sunburn
  • A topical product for the skin containing organic compounds that absorb, and/or titanium dioxide that reflects the sun's ultraviolet radiation, such as sunblock.

Origin / Etymology

From sun + screen.

Synonyms

sun blocker, sunblock, suntan lotion

Scrabble Score: 11

sunscreen is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
sunscreen is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
sunscreen is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

sunscreen is a valid Words With Friends word